Level 1 - Preliminary Education Specialist
Credentials

Preliminary Level I programs include requirements in a general education component, common core requirements, plus specialization coursework. These specialist credentials meet state standards for special education teachers. The Preliminary Level I credential allows graduates to teach in their area of specialization for a period of five years.

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Education Specialist Credentials are offered with emphasis in six areas.

• Early Childhood Special Education: (birth to pre-K only): children eligible for early intervention, special education, and/or related services under federal law.
• Mild/Moderate Disabilities: (K-12, including adults): learning disabilities, cognitive impairments, other health impaired, and emotional disturbance.
• Moderate/Severe Disabilities: (K-12, including adults): autism, cognitive impairment, deaf-blindness, emotional disturbance, and multiple disabilities.
• Physical and Health Impairments: (0-22): orthopedically impaired, other health impaired, traumatic brain injury, multiple disabilities.
• Visual Impairments: (0-22): blind, visually impaired, deaf-blind.

Clinical Rehabilitative Services Credentials

Clinical Rehabilitative Services Credentials are also offered in:

• Orientation & Mobility

Curriculum leading to Education Specialist Credentials and Clinical Rehabilitative Services Credentials meet state licensing requirements of the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.